Treating Addiction Issues in Young Women

When young people are struggling with complex emotional problems and mental health issues, they will sometimes look for unhealthy outlets to express or relieve their pain. Teens may turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate, and that can make treating their underlying mental health issues more complicated. At Gulf Coast Treatment Center, we are ready and equipped to work with young women who are struggling with addiction and substance abuse disorders. We hold a Chapter 397 license from the Florida Department of Children and Family Services to provide substance abuse treatment.

Our Treatment Approach

Through a mix of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, addiction education, and relapse prevention, we create a treatment plan that targets the cycles that trigger substance use while also treating underlying mental health issues through individual and group therapy. All residents age 13 and older are assessed with the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) assessment tool to identify any possible substance abuse issues even when a resident may be reluctant to reveal or admit to potential addiction issues. When a resident is dually-diagnosed with mental health issues and addiction, integrated treatment has been shown through evidence-based research to lead to better long-term outcomes.

Gulf Coast Treatment Center utilizes the Stages of Change Model, which helps assess “where the resident is” as it relates to substance use: their emotional headspace, their feelings, and what triggers the substance use. Through this model, we can slowly go through the stages of change, discovering origins and triggers for use, and working with the resident on relapse prevention planning. We also incorporate the Seven Challenges curriculum and motivational interviewing techniques, two evidenced-based models that help residents identify life changes they want to make and set milestones to realize them. Our goal is to provide our residents with the tools they need to make long-term changes for their physical and mental health.

Treating Addiction Issues in Young Women

When young people are struggling with complex emotional problems and mental health issues, they will sometimes look for unhealthy outlets to express or relieve their pain. Teens may turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate, and that can make treating their underlying mental health issues more complicated. At Gulf Coast Treatment Center, we are ready and equipped to work with young women who are struggling with addiction and substance abuse disorders. We hold a Chapter 397 license from the Florida Department of Children and Family Services to provide substance abuse treatment.

Our Treatment Approach

Through a mix of treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, addiction education, and relapse prevention, we create a treatment plan that targets the cycles that trigger substance use while also treating underlying mental health issues through individual and group therapy. All residents age 13 and older are assessed with the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) assessment tool to identify any possible substance abuse issues even when a resident may be reluctant to reveal or admit to potential addiction issues. When a resident is dually-diagnosed with mental health issues and addiction, integrated treatment has been shown through evidence-based research to lead to better long-term outcomes.

Gulf Coast Treatment Center utilizes the Stages of Change Model, which helps assess “where the resident is” as it relates to substance use: their emotional headspace, their feelings, and what triggers the substance use. Through this model, we can slowly go through the stages of change, discovering origins and triggers for use, and working with the resident on relapse prevention planning. We also incorporate the Seven Challenges curriculum and motivational interviewing techniques, two evidenced-based models that help residents identify life changes they want to make and set milestones to realize them. Our goal is to provide our residents with the tools they need to make long-term changes for their physical and mental health.

Take the First Step

Our staff is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to provide a no-cost, mental health assessment for your child or patient. Call us at 800-537-5433 (toll-free) or 850-863-4160 to get started. For additional questions about our programs, you can also use our online contact form.

In the case of a medical emergency or crisis, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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In case of a medical emergency, psychiatric crisis, or if you are at risk of harming yourself or others, CALL 911 or seek the nearest emergency room.

If you need to reach us immediately, call us at 850-863-4160.
Licensed mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you or your loved one.

To schedule a no-cost assessment or for more information, please call 850-863-4160 or use the form below. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments can also be made. We respect your privacy and hold all information discussed in the strictest confidence.

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